Make-A-Wish Foundation BlogSubscribe to this feed{CDDA7BDA-8A4C-45BF-B10E-B02425814224}2012-09-12T12:30:36-07:00{E2B54B5D-B323-4A4F-B6DA-847F1593B27A}$name2018-03-19T20:58:52-07:002018-03-19T20:58:52-07:00{A62F1975-8424-4176-AFB4-40113223E65E}$name2018-03-19T20:58:52-07:002018-03-19T20:58:52-07:00{72945727-855B-46C0-9A2B-1DF20A4D5389}2016 Wish Wednesday at Elitch Gardens Theme ParkThank you to all those who participated in this year’s Kids for Wish Kids program.2016-07-21T09:15:49-07:002016-07-21T09:15:49-07:00{1DA38C31-39A1-4AAB-88F6-E21CAF8BC4DB}Recognizing 30 Years of VolunteerismDuring her 30 years as a Make-A-Wish volunteer, Cathy feels remarkably privileged to have granted over 100 wishes. 2016-06-13T09:39:31-07:002016-06-13T09:39:31-07:00Anna Frazier{6B562CA5-23AA-412C-894F-FCC584CFA289}Lending a (poker) hand for wishesFrank’s Ride for Children, one of the state’s largest motorcycle poker runs, raised $25,000 for Make-A-Wish Colorado. 2015-06-11T07:56:00-07:002015-06-11T07:56:00-07:00Taylor Snow{578624E9-74BB-43F6-94D8-66DF88EF416C}Granting wishes one tune at a timeA benefit concert took place late April at Hard Rock Cafe Denver hosted by our very own 9News Morning Anchor, Corey Rose benefiting Make-A-Wish® Colorado.2015-05-28T12:13:00-07:002015-05-28T12:13:00-07:00Corey Rose{50C60F15-4BB8-45DA-B62F-D21A0CB87548}Alaska wish creates lasting memoriesIt was a wonderful week – sharing experiences every hour of the day, creating memories that will be with us forever.2015-05-14T10:05:00-07:002015-05-14T10:05:00-07:00David{62219B16-2DB2-4A5B-A778-5A4BEC88F8AC}Chaparral High School Raises $50k during Wish WeekThis was a memorable Wish Week assembly for Ashlee.2015-04-30T12:30:00-07:002015-04-30T12:30:00-07:00Amanda Ford{0E43B1A1-3978-4A43-BB4F-F06650A7D7CE}Keep Calm and Thank a Volunteer!It's National Volunteer Week and we want to say THANK YOU to all of our volunteers who donate their time to help grant wishes! 2015-04-15T13:03:00-07:002015-04-15T13:03:00-07:00Amanda Ford{9B76B7B0-697D-4FF5-A135-E50213628727}Bailee Says Yes to the (Prom) DressTo prepare her for her big NYC debut, she strutted the runway at The Cable Center for SAY YES TO THE PROM like a natural in her new prom dress!2015-03-31T12:28:00-07:002015-03-31T12:28:00-07:00Amanda Ford{C53C65BD-CFB3-4B44-B795-9C6E0B5F212F}Perspective from a Celebrity WaiterWe asked a few celebrity waiters from the event about their thoughts on the evening.2015-03-19T08:33:00-07:002015-03-19T08:33:00-07:00Amanda Ford{E4C8AA08-0886-4986-9C0C-E7027C7332E7}The Impact of Wish Week on Two Rock Canyon SeniorsFor many students at Rock Canyon, Wish Week is part of their school culture and is part of the lasting legacy they plan to leave behind.2015-03-05T09:42:00-07:002015-03-05T09:42:00-07:00Ryan Hommel & Ariel Bailey{B4734701-C4F4-44D3-9DA2-31487A9111DF}Get in the game and come to Sporting Affair!You could rub elbows with local celebs all while donating to an amazing cause.2015-02-19T08:43:00-07:002015-02-19T08:43:00-07:00Cory Tipton{5CFE43A6-A70E-4361-8BD4-0DA0FA5CD4F3}Why it's important to give back starting from a young age It’s true. I am a Make-A-Wish employee, but first and foremost I am a mom. 2015-01-22T10:24:00-07:002015-01-22T10:24:00-07:00Stacie Winslow{7D48A949-0365-4894-9658-81D5D97EA20C}New Year, New Wishes!Wishes come in all shapes and sizes bringing joy to children suffering from life-threatening medical conditions. 2015-01-08T15:36:00-07:002015-01-08T15:36:00-07:00Amanda Ford{E3F39A5D-B201-429C-83BC-6A8F992368B8}#MacysBelieve is in Full Swing! Write Your Santa Letter Today!Watch the video from the Macy’s Believe launch event at the Park Meadows Mall.2014-12-11T10:54:00-07:002014-12-11T10:54:00-07:00Teighlor Lockwood-Koehn{3EC4E878-9D9F-443B-984B-3B37232D4F56}Giving Thanks this Holiday Season Make-A-Wish® Colorado would like to give thanks to all those who support us and help make wishes come true.2014-12-04T10:27:00-07:002014-12-04T10:27:00-07:00Teighlor Lockwood-Koehn{BBC5A37A-17DB-4E31-B15F-EF63A61A3644}After 14 years, Jennifer still loves what she doesI am both proud and humbled to be part of such an extraordinary organization.2014-11-20T13:22:00-07:002014-11-20T13:22:00-07:00Jennifer Mace-Walton{B570BADE-E1F1-4E9E-86DF-ED237AA819AD}Wish Granted: A Recumbent Bicycle for DavidDavid wished for a recumbent bicycle to help him feel stronger and more independent.2014-11-13T15:35:00-07:002014-11-13T15:35:00-07:00Teighlor Lockwood-Koehn{41306952-B9D6-4833-9DEC-48E65A418B22}How An Internship Changed One Girls Perspective On LifeMake-A-Wish Colorado has offered me so much more than participating in a traditional internship ever could.2014-11-06T14:13:00-07:002014-11-06T14:13:00-07:00Teighlor Lockwood-Koehn{42C638FF-8112-45D2-8484-3FFEEE4E7FF3}Chefs & Surgeons Carve Pumpkins for WishesThis Halloween, Embassy Suites chose to focus on treats rather than tricks.2014-10-30T09:21:00-07:002014-10-30T09:21:00-07:00Teighlor Lockwood-Koehn{02E28FBD-5ACD-43D4-A4A2-CBFB8E20C39D}A Night Dedicated to the Wishing RoomThe October 16th open house was a great success and a time to recognize those who helped make the Wishing Room possible.2014-10-23T13:55:00-07:002014-10-23T13:55:00-07:00Teighlor Lockwood-Koehn{664DAAF6-6238-4E2C-A85A-4E97D4D91BB8}Wish Families Gather for A Day of Fun & Say Goodbye to SummerThe Amusement Park at Heritage Square welcomed wish families and supporters to celebrate community and family time while raising money to grant wishes.2014-10-09T10:25:00-07:002014-10-09T10:25:00-07:00Teighlor Lockwood-Koehn{6DAE26C8-10F2-4CF5-9E84-95764F145570}Salute to the board chairman(s) Scott & DennisWith each new fiscal year we bid farewell to the previous chairman, and welcome on a new chairman.2014-09-25T09:36:00-07:002014-09-25T09:36:00-07:00Teighlor Lockwood-Koehn{A334B6AE-41AF-42BB-82F7-B09AFDA2C805}Alyssa grants wishes!Alyssa became a full-time Wish Coordinator in 2013 and primarily works on the planning of celebrity, international and cruise wishes.2014-09-11T09:18:00-07:002014-09-11T09:18:00-07:00Alyssa Welch{8489444C-012F-4338-95FF-AB4091D2AD20}School fundraising brings joy to Jaidyn's familyRead Jaidyn’s mom's testimony about the wish experience and how it impacted their family.2014-08-28T15:12:00-07:002014-08-28T15:12:00-07:00Cynthia, wish mom{BB188B70-9A84-49C0-8F29-3E6A24B27B3D}Patti is passionate about fundraisers and eventsI started with Make-A-Wish way back in April of 1986 and have never had a reason to leave. I love my job!2014-08-14T12:13:00-07:002014-08-14T12:13:00-07:00Patti Forsythe{D0258522-A1FF-47D4-9A2C-7218F999DF95}Daniel Builds a Gaming PCBlue Bunny helped fund Daniel’s wish and provided ice cream for the big event.2014-07-31T13:20:00-07:002014-07-31T13:20:00-07:00Taylor Callahan{A8501F13-EFA0-4AAC-9107-A9055A9439E8}My internship experienceThis past spring, I graduated from the University of Colorado-Boulder in hopes of working for a nonprofit. 2014-07-17T12:15:00-07:002014-07-17T12:15:00-07:00Taylor Callahan{94D0BD0F-2B7C-4F2E-AA68-DAA1D05EB2A9}Team "Kick it for Stirling" Gives Back through Friendly CompetitionPlaying in the tournament and helping to raise money for Nevaeh’s wish hits close to home for one team in particular.2014-07-03T09:56:00-07:002014-07-03T09:56:00-07:00Amanda Ford{1314D626-58F6-4785-BD0C-408E8BF05E7D}Kids For Wish Kids® Raises Over $450,000These students do more than help Make-A-Wish® Colorado, but also become leaders and role models in their community. 2014-06-19T12:46:00-07:002014-06-19T12:46:00-07:00Taylor Callahan{430F2F3E-F373-4B24-8E5F-F0488D6E4B24}Legos bring strength to AkiraAkira loves Legos and decided that his wish was to visit the Legoland theme park in California. 2014-06-05T08:07:00-07:002014-06-05T08:07:00-07:00Fumi, wish mom{E8C7065F-B5BA-410E-BF88-F1EE0D6239F1}Conner's cadet for a day experienceFor one wish kid in particular, being a cadet for a day was an extra special opportunity that brought him even closer to his family.2014-05-08T12:36:00-07:002014-05-08T12:36:00-07:00Amanda Ford{3919FE21-FED0-4CA6-98D9-A21C056B06BF}Abbey's wish takes flightThe wish took my mind off the past year and made me feel like a normal girl again.2014-04-24T08:58:00-07:002014-04-24T08:58:00-07:00Abbey, wish kid{E9F14C0C-3369-424A-A2A0-05CFB65B2ED0}Checkoff Colorado: A Simple Way to Give The great thing about Checkoff Colorado is that it’s a simple way to give. Even a donation of just $10 can make a huge impact.2014-04-03T09:48:00-07:002014-04-03T09:48:00-07:00Amanda Ford{3797249E-6FED-4727-8CAC-4009C3F9307B}I am thankful to be a Wish GranterBeing a wish granter and a liaison between the Make-A-Wish office and wish families has made me thankful over these last 10 years. 2014-03-27T13:34:00-07:002014-03-27T13:34:00-07:00Erika M.{89721BEF-4F6B-4359-A84F-E1894D24C7FE}The wish helped her forget she had cancer...Taylor completely forgot she had cancer...2014-03-13T08:21:00-07:002014-03-13T08:21:00-07:00Laura, Wish Mom{6F504D9D-3E2D-4850-A252-285BCD67D8F3}Local sports celebrities serve up smiles38 local sports figures showed up ready to serve up smiles for the 10th Make-A-Wish® Colorado Sporting Affair Celebrity Waiter Dinner.2014-02-27T09:24:00-07:002014-02-27T09:24:00-07:00Dan Coates & Ben Garland{A6D0743F-E22E-4268-8542-CBB88A528A37}A Very Generous Airline Miles Donation"Now kids and their families will be able to fly to their wish destinations and create lasting memories together.”2014-02-06T14:13:00-07:002014-02-06T14:13:00-07:00Amanda Ford{EF4CE0DC-F4C9-4592-A17A-D1E7EE8B9B53}Welcome Jeff & TeresaWe would like to welcome two new people to the Make-A-Wish Colorado family: Jeff Krebs and Teresa Pusztai. 2014-01-23T09:18:00-07:002014-01-23T09:18:00-07:00Jeff Krebs & Teresa Pusztai{39BA0C47-FC23-48DF-9E05-2AFB640DFEB1}One Student Inspires a CommunityWhen I began this project, I could never have dreamed that it would become the overwhelming success that it is today. 2014-01-09T15:08:00-07:002014-01-09T15:08:00-07:00Hayley Warner{01602D48-AB4F-4F4D-AC1A-E4DAF120DE23}4.9 Million Airline Miles Donated on 7NEWS Miles CampaignMake-A-Wish Colorado partnered with 7NEWS and Azteca Colorado to host an airline miles campaign asking people to donate their unused airline miles.2013-12-19T15:47:00-07:002013-12-19T15:47:00-07:00Amanda Ford{3F50C132-9A31-456E-AA83-6EABA6A586C9}Tis the season for being thankful...for interns!What are you thankful for this holiday season?2013-11-21T15:46:00-07:002013-11-21T15:46:00-07:00Nicole & Leia{F1F32613-D9BF-4F6C-821C-CF0FEE5AD386}The Return of Smiles from a Trampoline WishI can't tell you how thankful I am for making Alex's wish of being the proud owner of a trampoline a reality.2013-11-07T16:05:00-07:002013-11-07T16:05:00-07:00Alex & Kim{C7A3C64F-B1BC-42FF-8F5B-0B7DFCB7D9F1}Reflections & Farewell from KatrinaI have been privileged to work in the development department at Make-A-Wish® Colorado for the last two years.2013-10-24T12:43:00-07:002013-10-24T12:43:00-07:00Katrina Tamminga Crook{B954C138-E161-4E5E-B935-193589D1ECF2}Impact of a cruise wish on a wish momThe Disney® cruise wish gave us a break from treatment and we were all able to forget the worries of cancer. 2013-10-09T13:02:00-07:002013-10-09T13:02:00-07:00Mela H.{DBAA9D77-5118-4613-852F-B78FF5FA6529}Fundraisers make the world go 'roundDo you want to help make wishes come true, but can’t always make a donation? Why not start a fundraiser or host an event!2013-09-26T11:25:00-07:002013-09-26T11:25:00-07:00Amanda Ford{31F8001F-A633-4B8D-B9E3-D56566493145}Welcome to Wishful Thinking!The Wishful Thinking blog will provide our readers with information about Make-A-Wish Colorado.2013-09-05T12:46:00-07:002013-09-05T12:46:00-07:00Joan Mazak